24 C.F.R. § 982.162
§ 982.162 Use of HUD-required contracts and other forms. (24 CFR Part 982)
Operative Text
(a) The PHA must use program contracts and other forms required by HUD headquarters, including: (1) The consolidated ACC between HUD and the PHA; (2) The HAP contract between the PHA and the owner; and (3) The tenancy addendum required by HUD (which is included both in the HAP contract and in the lease between the owner and the tenant). (b) Required program contracts and other forms must be word-for-word in the form required by HUD headquarters. Any additions to or modifications of required program contracts or other forms must be approved by HUD headquarters.
Under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.162, the Housing Choice Voucher program operates through a set of standardized contracts and forms that HUD headquarters mandates for use nationwide. These include the Annual Contributions Contract between HUD and the local housing authority, the Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract between the housing authority and the property owner, and a tenancy addendum that must appear in both the HAP contract and the lease itself. Critically, these documents must be reproduced exactly as HUD requires — word for word — and any changes or additions to them require explicit approval from HUD headquarters.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.162 are expected to execute the HAP contract in the exact form provided by the local Public Housing Authority (PHA), which itself reflects HUD-mandated language. Compliant operators also ensure that the HUD-required tenancy addendum is incorporated into the lease agreement with the tenant without alteration. Any supplemental lease terms or modifications to the standard forms generally require HUD headquarters approval before they can be considered valid under the program, so operators typically review any proposed additions carefully before including them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 982 § 982.162, tenants in the Housing Choice Voucher program have a right to receive the HUD-required tenancy addendum as part of their lease, and that addendum must appear word-for-word as HUD mandates. If a lease is missing the tenancy addendum or contains unauthorized modifications to required program language, this may represent a program compliance issue that can be raised with the local PHA or a HUD regional office. Tenants who believe their lease does not conform to these requirements may also find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Section 8 program rules.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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